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General Reports
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Use of a Rapid HIV Home Test to Screen Sexual Partners: An Evaluation of its Possible Use
and Relative Risk.
Ventuneac A, Carballo-Diéguez A, Leu CS, et al 
AIDS Behav. 2009 May 5. [
 Abstract

FULL TEXT ARTICLE
 Rapid HIV testing in outreach and other community settings--United States, 2004-2006.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2007 Nov 30;56(47):1233-7.
 Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Laboratory testing and rapid HIV assays: applications for HIV surveillance in 
hard-to-reach  populations.
Respess   RA, Rayfield MA, Dondero TJ.
AIDS 2001 Apr;15 Suppl 3:S49-59
 PDF Paper   Abstract

 
Healthcare Workers
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Usefulness of a rapid human immunodeficiency virus-1 antibody test for the management of
occupational exposure to blood and body fluid.
Landrum ML, Wilson CH, Perri LP,et al 
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2005 Sep;26(9):768-74.
 Abstract

Emergency department management of occupational exposures: cost analysis
of rapid HIV test.
Kallenborn JC, Price TG, Carrico R, Davidson AB.
Infect Control Hosp  Epidemiol 2001 May;22(5):289-93
 Abstract

Emergency department-based HIV screening and counseling: Experience with
rapid and standard serologic testing.
Kelen GD, Shahan JB, Quinn TC.
Ann Emerg Med 1999; 33:147-54.  
 Abstract

Performance characteristics of a rapid HIV antibody assay in a hospital with
a high prevalence of HIV infection
Irwin K, Olivo N, Schable CA, et al
Ann Intern Med 1996; 125: 471-5.
Abstract

 
Women
 
General Studies
 
      Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  HIV Screening in an urban emergency department: does testing methodology impact the refusal rate
of women?
C. Maxwell, S. Isom, N. Retland,  et al
 (6th IAS Conference)
 Abstract

Rapid HIV testing in the field reaches young and lower-income African-American women otherwise
unlikely to be tested: the AIDS Research Consortium of Atlanta (ARCA) Metro Atlanta Women of Color
Initiative (MAWOCI)
Thompson M., Williams S., White E., et al
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Pregnant Women/Neonates
 
      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
HIV rapid testing as a key strategy for prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Brazil.
 Veloso VG, Bastos FI, Portela MC. et al
Rev Saude Publica. 2010 Sep 8.
Abstract

Increasing Use of Rapid HIV Testing in Labor and Delivery Among Women with No Prenatal Care:
A Local Initiative.
Levison J, Williams LT, Moore A,  et al 
Matern Child Health J. 2010 Jul 3
 Abstract

Delivering rapid HIV tests results after delivery: a threat to breastfeeding at birth.
Oliveira MI, Silva KS, Gomes Junior SC, Fonseca VM.
Rev Saude Publica. 2010 Feb;44(1):60-9.
 Abstract

Rapid HIV diagnostic test in undocumented pregnant women applied at an inner-city teaching
hospital.
 Prestes-Carneiro LE, Miguel NA, Ascêncio EL,et al
 Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo. 2009 Sep-Oct;51(5):273-6.
 Abstract

Using the rapid HIV test to rescreen women in the third trimester of pregnancy.
Criniti SM, Aaron E, Levine AB.
J Midwifery Womens Health. 2009 Nov-Dec;54(6):492-6
 Abstract

Indeterminate rapid HIV-1 test results among antenatal and postnatal mothers.
Matemo D, Kinuthia J, John F, et al  
Int J STD AIDS. 2009 Nov;20(11):790-2.
 Abstract

Poor sensitivity of field rapid HIV testing: implications for mother-to-child transmission programme.
Black V, von Mollendorf CE, Moyes JA, et al
BJOG. 2009 Sep 14
 Abstract

Rapid versus standard testing for prenatal HIV screening in a predominantly Hispanic population.
Tung CS, Sangi-Haghpeykar H, Levison J.et al 
J Perinatol. 2009 Sep 10.
 Abstract

Patient acceptance of and satisfaction with rapid HIV Testing in a Labor and Delivery Setting.
Rahangdale L, Sarnquist C, Maldonado Y, Cohan D.
J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2008 Apr;17(3):465-71.
Abstract
 
Rapid human immunodeficiency virus-1 testing on labor and delivery in 17 US hospitals:
the MIRIAD experience.
 Jamieson DJ, Cohen MH, Maupin R, et al 
Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2007 Sep;197(3 Suppl):S72-82.
 Abstract

A rapid HIV testing program for labor and delivery in an inner-city teaching hospital.
 Aaron E, Levine AB, Monahan K, Biondo CP.
AIDS Read. 2006 Jan;16(1):22-4, 28-9,
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Rapid HIV-1 testing during labor: a multicenter study.
Bulterys M, Jamieson DJ, O'Sullivan MJ, et al
JAMA. 2004 Jul 14;292(2):219-23.
 Paper
 
Rapid HIV Testing of Women in Labor: Too Long a Delay.
Forsyth BW, Barringer SR, Walls TA, Landry 
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2004 Feb 1; 35(2): 151-4
 Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Rapid Point-of-Care Testing for HIV-1 During Labor and Delivery --- Chicago,
Illinois, 2002
 MMWR September 12, 2003 / Vol. 52 / No. 36
 Paper
 
Expedited human immunodeficiency virus testing of mothers and newborns
with unknown HIV status at time of labor and delivery.
Rajegowda BK, Das BB, Lala R, et al.
J Perinat Med 2000;28(6):458-63
 Abstract
 

      Internet Documents

 
FULL-TEXT PDF DOCUMENT
Rapid HIV Testing of Women in Labor and Delivery
CDC
Last Modified: January 10, 2007
 Guidelines

FULL-TEXT PDF DOCUMENT
 Rapid HIV-1 Antibody Testing during Labor and Delivery for Women of Unknown HIV
Status: A Practical Guide and Model Protocol Appendixes
CDC
January 30, 2004
 Guidelines
 

      Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 
POSTER
 Implementing rapid HIV testing on labor and delivery units: limiting mother to child transmission and
providing access to care for HIV-infected women
C. Sarnquist, S. Jed, A. Stek, et al
 (XVIII International AIDS Conference)
PDF Poster     Abstract
 
POSTER
 Impact of PMTCT roll-out on labor ward HIV testing in Lilongwe, Malawi
A. Kadzakumanja|
 (XVIII International AIDS Conference)
PDF Poster     Abstract

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
 Innovative Interventions to Reach the Stigmatized and Underserved - From 0 to 2,000: Creating a
Successful Rapid HIV Testing Program from the Ground Up
Dispenza J, Gross G 
(LGBT 2009 Health Summit)
Report

CONFERENCE POSTER
 Field validation of rapid HIV testing kits among pregnant women in an antenatal clinic in
Johannesburg, South Africa
V. Black, C. von Mollendorf, L.E. Scott, et al
(5th IAS Conference)
PDF Poster     Abstract

Providing in-home HIV testing for pregnant women and their families: Challenges and benefits
SM Criniti, M Mogul, E Aaron, et al 
(136th APHA)
 Abstract
 
A strategic planning approach to influencing hospital practice regarding rapid HIV testing in
labor and delivery
R Jones,  CK Burr,  MA Lampe, et al
(135 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Policies, practices, and barriers for intrapartum rapid HIV-testing at New Jersey Hospitals - 2005
S. Paul, F. Vali, J. Caruso,et al
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Introduction of round the clock oral rapid HIV testing of women in labor in rural India:
implications for perinatal HIV prevention
Pant Pai N, Barick R, Tulsky JP, et al
 (4th IAS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Implementation of the New Jersey standard of care for rapid HIV testing of pregnant women
in labor with unknown HIV status
C Burr, E Gross
 (132 APHA)
 Abstract
 
A strategic planning process to support U.S. hospitals’ implementation of rapid HIV testing in
labor and delivery
Burr C.K., Lampe M.A., Gross E., et al
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
From Act to action: Rapid HIV testing in obstetric and newborn units in Illinois
AE Bryant, P Garcia, Y Olszewski
 (132 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Rapid HIV testing as the standard of care in an urban OB/GYN clinic: Lessons learned
K Monahan, E Aaron,  T Williams. S Wolf
 (132 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Rapid HIV-1 testing during labor in the United States: Translating research into practice
MA Lampe, B Branson, M Bulterys, M G Fowler
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Education of healthcare providers to implement a standard of care for rapid HIV testing of
pregnant women in labor with unknown HIV status
C K Burr, E Gross, S Paul
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Performance of Rapid HIV-1 Testing at Labor and Delivery: A Multicenter Study.
M Bulterys, D  Jamieson, M J O'Sullivan, et al
(11 CROI)
 Abstract
 
Rapid HIV testing of women in labor: a comparison of protocols in two hospitals
in the U.S.
BWC Forsyth, S R Barringer, M L Landry, et al
(13IAC)
Abstract
 
Adolescents/Youth
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Adolescent Preferences for Human Immunodeficiency Virus Testing Methods
and Impact of Rapid Tests on Receipt of Results.
Kowalczyk Mullins TL, Braverman PK, Dorn LD,  et al
J Adolesc Health. 2010 Feb;46(2):162-16
 Abstract

Evaluation of youth preferences for rapid and innovative human immunodeficiency
virus antibody tests.
Peralta L, Constantine N, Griffin Deeds B, et al.  
 Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2001 Jul;155(7):838-843
 Abstract
HIV testing among young adults and older adolescents in the setting of acute
substance abuse treatment.
Pugatch DL, Levesque BG, Lally MA, et al.
J  Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2001 Jun 1;27(2):135-142
 Abstract
 

  
      Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Risky business: college students inadequately assess their risk of HIV infection
L.M. McCrary, C. Hicks, G. Samsa, J. MacFarlane, M. McKellar
 (6th IAS Conference)
 Abstract

Screening of adolescents and young adults for HIV in a large urban pediatric emergency department:
how to do it right?
N. Rakhmanina, B. Johnson, K. Souweine, et al
(6th IAS Conference)
 Abstract

Expanding knowledge of HIV status among youth by implementing rapid testing in an adolescent / young adult clinic
CL Samples, S Tuysuzoglu, BR Abascal, et al  
(136th APHA)
Abstract
Veterans
 
      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Need to Improve Routine HIV Testing of U.S. Veterans in Care: Results of an Internet Survey.
Valdiserri RO, Nazi K, McInnes DK, et al 
J Community Health. 2010 Feb 10
 Abstract

      Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 
POSTER
 Implementation of routine rapid HIV testing within the US department of veterans affairs
ealthcare system
H. Anaya, B. Bokhour, J. Feld. et al
(XVIII International AIDS Conference)
PDF Poster     Abstract
 

POWERPOINT POSTER PRESENTATION
 Implementing an HIV rapid testing intervention for homeless veterans in shelter settings within
Los Angeles County
H Anaya
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Presentation
Homeless
 
      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Community-based rapid HIV testing in homeless and marginally housed adults in
San Francisco.
Bucher J, Thomas K, Guzman D, et al
 HIV Med. 2007 Jan;8(1):28-31.
 Abstract
 
      Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Routine rapid HIV testing and counseling for homeless individuals who present at health care settings
S Batchu, B Rogala, C Marcos, et al 
(136th APHA)
 Abstract
 
POWERPOINT POSTER PRESENTATION
 Implementing an HIV rapid testing intervention for homeless veterans in shelter settings within
Los Angeles County
H Anaya
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Poster Presentation

Routine Offer of a Rapid HIV Test in New York City, Single Adult Homeless Assessment Shelters
M Malave, V Woog, B Tsoi
 (15th CROI)
Abstract
Substance Users
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
  HIV testing among young adults and older adolescents in the setting of acute
substance abuse treatment.
Pugatch DL, Levesque BG, Lally MA, et al.    
J  Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2001 Jun 1;27(2):135-142
 Abstract
 
      Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  The cost-effectiveness of on-site rapid HIV testing in substance abuse treatment: results of the CTN 0032 randomized trial
B.R. Schackman, L.R. Metsch, G.N. Colfax. et al
 (6th IAS Conference)
 Abstract

A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
Integrating Rapid HIV Testing into Substance Abuse and Mental Health Settings Nationally:
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Rapid HIV Testing Initiative
K James, LE House, W Hewitt, et al
(136th APHA)
Abstract
Prisoners
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Rapid HIV Testing in Large Urban Jails.
 Beckwith CG, Nunn A, Baucom S, et al
Am J Public Health. 2012 Mar 8.
Abstract

Voluntary Rapid Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Testing in Jails.
Macgowan R, Margolis A, Richardson-Moore A, et al
Sex Transm Dis. 2007 Aug 23;
 Abstract
 
Costs of Voluntary Rapid HIV Testing and Counseling in Jails in 4 States-Advancing HIV
Prevention Demonstration Project, 2003-2006.
Shrestha RK, Sansom SL, Richardson-Moore A, et al 
Sex Transm Dis. 2007 Aug 16;
 Abstract
 
Feasibility and Acceptability of Rapid HIV Testing in Jail.
Beckwith CG, Atunah-Jay S, Cohen J, et al 
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2007 Jan;21(1):41-7.
 Abstract
 
Integrating HIV prevention & rapid HIV testing into treatment for incarcerated women with
co-occurring disorders
Salina D., Lesondak L., Razzano L., Weilbaecher A.
 Abstract

Increasing voluntary HIV testing by offering oral tests in incarcerated populations.
Bauserman RL, Ward MA, Eldred L, Swetz A.
Am J Public Health 2001 Aug;91(8):1226-9
 Abstract
 
      Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Integrating HIV prevention & rapid HIV testing into treatment for incarcerated women with
co-occurring disorders
Salina D., Lesondak L., Razzano L., Weilbaecher A.
 (16 IAC)
Abstract
Persons of Color
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Rapid versus standard testing for prenatal HIV screening in a predominantly Hispanic population.
Tung CS, Sangi-Haghpeykar H, Levison J.et al 
J Perinatol. 2009 Sep 10.
 Abstract

FULL TEXT ARTICLE
 Rapid HIV Testing Among Racial/Ethnic Minority Men at Gay Pride Events --- Nine U.S. Cities,
2004--2006
CDC
 MMWR June 22, 2007 / 56(24);602-604
 Paper
MSM
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Use of a Rapid HIV Home Test to Screen Sexual Partners: A Commentary on Ventuneac,
Carballo-Diéguez, Leu et al. 2009
Leu CS, Ventuneac A, Levin B, Carballo-Diéguez A.
 AIDS Behav. 2011 Apr 8.
 Abstract

Reasons for Not HIV Testing, Testing Intentions, and Potential Use of an Over-the-Counter
Rapid HIV Test in an Internet Sample of Men Who Have Sex With Men Who Have Never Tested for HIV.
Mackellar DA, Hou SI, Whalen CC, et al
Sex Transm Dis. 2010 Dec 22.
Abstract

Rapid vs. Standard HIV Testing in Bathhouses: What is Gained and Lost?
 Huebner DM, Binson D, Dilworth SE, et al 
AIDS Behav. 2008 Aug 26.
 Abstract

FULL TEXT ARTICLE
 Rapid HIV Testing Among Racial/Ethnic Minority Men at Gay Pride Events --- Nine U.S. Cities,
2004--2006
CDC
 MMWR June 22, 2007 / 56(24);602-604
 Paper

"There is such a thing as asking for trouble": taking rapid HIV testing to gay venues is fraught with challenges.
Prost A, Chopin M, McOwan A, et al
Sex Transm Infect. 2007 Jun;83(3):185-8.
 Abstract
 
      Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Acceptability and Ease of Use of Home Self-testing for HIV among MSM
D Katz, M Golden, J Hughes,  et al
(19 CROI)
 Abstract

POSTER
Likelihood of using over the counter rapid HIV tests to screen sexual partners among high risk gay and bisexually active men
 A. Carballo-Diéguez, T. Frasca, C. Dolezal, et al
 (6th IAS Conference)
 Poster     Abstract

POSTER
 “Consider this” - community-based HIV testing services for gay men: a systematic review
A. Pedrana, M. Stoove, A. Bowring, et al
 (6th IAS Conference)
Poster     Abstract

POSTER
 Community based rapid HIV-testing for MSM carried out by medical staff attracts young, highly educated, and
'soft sex' gay or bisexual men already accustomed to HIV-test routine (Checkpoint study, Paris, France)
J.-Y. Le Talec, C. Rouzioux, A. Velter, et al
 (6th IAS Conference)
 Poster     Abstract

POSTER
 Community-based HIV testing in a gay social venue in Lisbon
R. Fuertes, J. Brito, M.J. Campos, J. Esteves, I. Coelho
 (6th IAS Conference)
 Poster     Abstract

POSTER
 "Venue based HIV testing in gay saunas, clubs and bars - 3 year experience
D. Lo, R. Chan, M. Chio, et al
 (XVIII International AIDS Conference)
PDF Poster     Abstract

(6th IAS Conference)
 
  POSTER
 HIV testing at 4 bathhouses in Barcelona city, Spain
P. Garcia de Olalla, M.G. Carrasco, S. Martín, et al
 (XVIII International AIDS Conference)
PDF Poster     Abstract
 
  POSTER
 How community-based agencies used policy changes and mass media campaigning to promote HIV testing
to MSM in England and Wales
A. Wardle, P. Ward
 (XVIII International AIDS Conference)
PDF Poster     Abstract
 
  POSTER
 Peer prevention and HIV testing: The ANRS-COM'TEST project, France. Training AIDES's non-medical
community actors (CA) to do rapid HIV testing and strengthen HIV prevention intervention with men
who have sex with men (MSM)
J.-M. Le Gall, E. Cook, D. Monvoisin, et al
 (XVIII International AIDS Conference)
PDF Poster     Abstract
 
POSTER
 Community-based rapid HIV testing for MSM (men who have sex with men) in Nagoya, Japan:
comparison of MSM attending a MSM targeted health center HIV testing with those attending
a gay festival
A. Shingae, N. Kaneko, S. Shiono, et al
 (XVIII International AIDS Conference)
PDF Poster     Abstract
 
POSTER
 Community-based rapid HIV testing for MSM (men who have sex with men) in Nagoya, Japan:
comparison of MSM attending a MSM targeted health center HIV testing with those attending
a gay festival
A. Shingae, N. Kaneko, S. Shiono, et al
 (XVIII International AIDS Conference)
PDF Poster     Abstract
 
“I have to check myself”: incarcerated youth explain their motivations for accepting rapid HIV testing
S. Craig, O. Hsin, A. Moreno, et al
 (XVIII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 
Acceptability of rapid HIV home testing among gay men in Buenos Aires, Argentina
 I. Balan, A. Carballo-Dieguez, R. Marone, et al
 (XVIII  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Community-based voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) for men having sex with men (MSM) in Geneva,
Switzerland: 2005 - 2008 monitoring
C. Gumy, T. Huissoud, H. Balthasar, et al
 (XVIII  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Community-based HIV testing in a non-medical setting for men who have sex with men (MSM),
results of a pilot project: ANRS-COM'TEST
K. Champenois.-M. Le Gall, S. Vermoesen, et al
 (XVIII  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
Sexworkers
 
      Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  A formative evaluation of rapid point-of-care HIV testing at a drop-in program for male and transgender sex workers in
Vancouver, Canada
R. Moorhouse, M. Thumath, R. O'Donnell, et al
 (6th IAS Conference)
 Abstract
Older Persons
 
      Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Analysis of risk factors and effectiveness of emergency department (ED) based multimedia HIV testing and counseling
in a geriatric cohort
C. Brusalis, J. Leider, E. Cowan1, et al
 (6th IAS Conference)
 Abstract

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